SOLVED SOLUTIONS.
place the pt in this position to inserta a nasogastric tube - Answer high fowlers
most reliable data to ensure that the end of the ng tube is in the stomach - Answer x-ray
name 2 things for the nurse to do when removing ng tube - Answer remove tape from nose
ask client to take a deep breath and hold
pull in one continuous steady motion
which lab finding is indicative of the massive cell destruction that occurs with chemotherapy - Answer
increased uric acid level
sore throat and red, dry skin are side/adverse effects of this treatment for head and neck cancer -
Answer external radiation
the nurse is caring for a pt with an internal radiation implant. the nurse should obsever which primary
principle - Answer wear a lead apron
name 2 signs and symptoms associated with hodgkins - Answer fatigue, weakness, enlarged lymph
nodes
the nurse is monitoring a client newly diagnosed with DM for signs of complications. Which symptom
would indicate hyperglycemia and warrant PCP notification - Answer polyuria, polyphagia, polydipsia
when reinforcing teaching to prevent DKA, what should you emphasize - Answer montior blood glucose
frequently
pt with chronic gastritis, is at risk for what vit def - Answer B12
, the nurse is caring for a client after a Billroth II (gastrojejunostomy) procedure. what intervention would
not be used - Answer irrigating NG tube
a clined had a gastrectomy. which measure will help prevent dumping - Answer limit fluids with meal
which stool characteristic would the nurse expect from a pt with chrons - Answer diarrhea
name an intervention for a pt with acute pancreatitis - Answer antacids, cough deep breathing,
anticholinergics
hepatitis contracted from food - Answer a
this potision would not be recommended for pancreatitis - Answer supine
client with hiatal hernia with heartburn after meals should avoid this position - Answer lying down
pt is receiving chemotherapy, the lab shows platelet count is 10k. On the basis of this, the nurse should
perform what intervention - Answer monitor for bleeding (stool occult blood)
pt complains of pain at the IV site. Chem meds have been running, but currently nothing is infusing.
during an inspection of the site the nurse notes redness and swelling. what should she do - Answer
notify RN
name 1 instruction to give a pt with DM about foot care - Answer file toenails
wear propr fitting shoes
do not go barefoot
name 2 things to teach diabetic about diet - Answer diet soft drinks
balance meals